Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program
About This Program
We are a university-based Internal Medicine program serving an underserved urban population in Camden, NJ. Our residents train in a collegial and mission-driven environment with diverse clinical exposure. Specialized tracks in Primary Care, Medical Education, and Point-of-Care Ultrasound allow residents to personalize their training. We are committed to equity, advocacy, and developing future leaders in medicine.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rachel Susan Nash, MD, BS
Cooper Univ Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Program Office
Cooper Univ Hosp
Locations
Cooper Univ Hosp
Education and Research Bldg Rm 345
401 Haddon Ave
Camden, NJ 08103-1505
One Cooper Plaza
Camden, NJ 08103-1489
309 Bridgeboro Rd
Moorestown, NJ 08056
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 20, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 25 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.